Molly Eaves: Tired of the sermons

I object to the repeated sermons printed in the Daily Record newspaper from specific pastor of churches that preach hell and damnation, fear and exclusiveness.

I find it as offensive as second-hand smoke or barking dogs, and it is precisely why I stopped attending church services 15 years ago.

I realize we live in a free country with free press, but these sermons are opinions and should be printed on the editorial page.

Statements like "the spirit of ruin runs rampant" is an opinion (one I am very tired of hearing), and passages from any holy book can be interpreted in a plethora of ways to instill fear, establish persuasion (and attendance) and to reinforce a popular opinion.

Save your sermons of doom for the churches you preach in and for the people who choose to go there to listen.

How much more would I prefer (and welcome) hearing about God's endearing love for all people or about the human "spirit" that is capable of changing the world through love and acceptance rather than fear and divisiveness.

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